# 🎙️Episode 90: The Confidence Gap in Real Estate - Why Buyers Are Waiting & How to Use Your Equity

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Podcast: [The Real Deal Pod: Allister Carrington & Geoff Lee’s Pro Insights in Real Estate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-real-deal-pod-allister-carrington-geoff-lee-s-pro-insights-in-real-estate-7022107)
Published: 2026-03-23T19:19:43+00:00
Episode link: https://allistercarrington.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fepisode-90-the-confidence-gap-in-real-estate-why-buyers-are-waiting-how-to-use-your-equity/
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## Resource

This week on The Real Deal Pod, Allister & Geoff take a deeper look at what’s holding today’s market back — and it’s not what most people think. With home prices down from their peak and interest rates stabilizing, many Canadians are in a position to buy. So why aren’t they? This episode explores: • The growing gap between ability and action in homeownership • How fear and uncertainty are shaping market behavior • What today’s pricing reset actually means for buyers and investors • A clear, practical guide to accessing home equity • Smart vs. risky ways to leverage your home for future growth The takeaway is simple: When you understand the market, you move differently in it. Follow the show for weekly insights that help you stay ahead — not behind. Follow the podcast on: Apple Podcasts I Spotify I YouTube Find out how we can help you with your homeownership journey! Allister Carrington Realtor, KIC Realty www.AllisterCarrington.com 1.778.990.8703 allister@allistercarrington.com Geoff Lee Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group www.GLMmortgage.com 1.604.259.1486 geoff@GLMmortgage.com

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